Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2013 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses Manufactured December 3, 2009, Through February 8, 2012, And Equipped With Eaton Hybrid Automated Transmissions. The Software Controlling The Affected Transmissions May Improperly Raise The Vehicle’S Engine Speed During Downshifts Without The Driver’S Input.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT
Model Of Vehicle
SAF-T-LINER C2
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V633000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Effect Of Defect
The Increase In Engine Speed May Result In Unintended Acceleration, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Update The Hybrid Transmission Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 5, 2014. Owners May Contact Dtna At 1-503-745-6910. Dtna’S Recall Number Is Fl-657.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20091203
End Of Manufacture
20120208
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
29
Date Owners Notified
20140205
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20131216
Make Campaign Number
FL-657